Kʼan Chitam Explained

Kʼan Chitam
Ajaw
Reign:	8 August 458 - 486?
Succession:	King of Tikal
Predecessor:	Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
Successor:	Chak Tok Ichʼaak II
Spouse:	Lady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo
Issue:	Chak Tok Ichʼaak II
Father:	Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
Mother:	Lady Ahiin
Birth Date:	26 November 415
Birth Place:	Tikal
Death Date:	486?
Death Place:	Tikal
Signature:	K'an Chitam.svg

Kʼan Chitam,^[1] also known as Kan Boar and Kʼan Ak (November 26, 415? – 486?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 8 August 458.^[2] He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. He married Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo.^[3] The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.^[4]

References

• Book: Martin, Simon. Simon Martin (Mayanist). Nikolai Grube. Nikolai Grube. 2008. Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York. Thames & Hudson. 2nd. 9780500287262. 191753193.

Notes and References

1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is (KʼAN)CHITAM?, translated "Precious/Yellow Peccary", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
2. These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Birth: 8.18.19.12.1 8 Imix 14 Sak and Accession: 9.1.2.17.17 4 Kaban 15 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
3. Stela 45 of Naranjo and the Early Classic Lords of Sa'aal. Tokovinine. Alexandre. 2007. The PARI Journal. Vilma. Fialko.
4. Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.